A 120-foot burst of genius: Jack Kerouac’s 'On the Road' scroll and its wild afterlife
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In the spring of 1951, Jack Kerouac produced a full-length, single-spaced manuscript draft for his novel "On the Road" within a three-week period. The resulting work was typed onto a continuous 120-foot scroll, driven by an intense burst of creative inspiration.
This legendary manuscript has since experienced a notable and complex afterlife following its creation.
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Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada)Highlights the caffeinated and rushed mindset during the writing process.
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